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Vodochody, 12 August 2024 – The project codenamed “The Eye” showed in 1964 what was behind it. 60 years ago, the first prototype of a reconnaissance version of the Dolphin, designated L-29 R, was built at Aero. The two-seat reconnaissance variant of the L-29 R was a modification of the L-29 trainer. A special container […]

Vodochody, July 2, 2024 – Aero, the largest aerospace manufacturer in the Czech Republic, has received the official Authorization to develop, manufacture, maintain and repair Hungarian state-registered aircraft, aircraft parts and equipment. The Certificate covers the L-39NG aircraft that Aero will deliver to the Hungarian Air Force and formally recognizes the competence of Aero’s design, […]

Vodochody, 25 June 2024 – The hangars of Stara Aerovka – here the history of Czech aviation was written. The Aero A-18 fighter aircraft from 1923 took to the skies here. Prototypes of the legendary Aero L-29 Delfín and Aero L-39 Albatros training aircraft are also on display. The two hangars of the Old Aero […]

The aircraft will be used to train future Czech F-35 pilots Vodochody, 12 June 2024 – One year after the start of serial production, Aero has demonstrated the first L-39NG aircraft intended for LOM PRAHA and its Pardubice Flight Training Centre. Delivery of the first trainer aircraft to a Czech customer is planned for this […]

Vodochody, April 29, 2024 – Czech company AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE and Swedish defense company Saab have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation. The two companies will work jointly on exploring adaptation possibilities of L-39NG to meet the needs of the Hungarian Air Force.  “This cooperation is a logical and natural step for us and […]

Vodochody, May 10, 2024 – During 1924, Aero started production of the A-22, which was used as a mail and transport aircraft. In 1925 and 1926 the “twenty-two” in Aero factory colours served as mail and transport aircraft on the regular Prague – Mariánské Lázně route. In total, three A-22s were produced. Between 1925 and […]

Vodochody, 10 April 2024 – Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero has made an extraordinary loading of 22 trucks with L-39NG aircraft and other relevant equipment for its customers. The unusual transport event was highlighted by the loading of already produced leading edges for the Airbus A220. This was a complex logistical operation that required careful coordination […]

Vodochody, April 1, 2024 – Piloting an aircraft using artificial intelligence embedded in the body of a humanoid robot? Traditional Czech manufacturer Aero has made a world breakthrough in the field of AI and advanced robotics. A humanoid robot named “Vodochoid” has been placed as an experimental co-pilot in an L-39NG trainer aircraft. He can […]

Vodochody, March 18, 2024 – Aero has signed a collective agreement for 2024, which will result in an average wage increase of 5 percent. In addition, the company is increasing monthly bonuses to 15 percent of wages for blue-collar occupations, increasing selected shift allowances by 10 to 40 percent, and continuing to pay “Share of […]

Vodochody 11 March 2024 – AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. has acquired 100% of Technometra Český Brod a.s. Technometra is one of Aero’s major suppliers for the new L-39NG aircraft and also supplies and repairs aggregates for older aircraft manufactured by Aero. The acquisition of Technometra Český Brod was completed on 7 March 2024, when Aero […]